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upside 1 of 2

noun

Definition of upsidenext
as in downside

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upside

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preposition

as in upon

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Recent Examples of upside
Noun
But the pilot process has a lot of upside, from Katz’s perspective. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 In each case, the contracts were built off of what would stand as less than mid-level money, with both having higher potential upside. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Preposition
Would the occasional smack upside the head improve the situation? — David Roberts, Vox, 3 July 2018 Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1. — San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018 See All Example Sentences for upside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside
  1. downside
  2. upon
  3. curve
  4. on
  5. shift
  6. against
  7. swing
  8. turn
Noun
  • This doesn’t just guard against that, and protect against the downside.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Miami held a workout in front of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan one day early into training camp, and afterwards it was determined there wasn’t a downside to putting him on the practice field.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of downside
Preposition
  • An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.
    — DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
  • Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026
Definition of upon
Noun
  • Printing circuits on curves One of the team’s systems mounts an aerosol jet printer on an articulated robotic arm.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Fluid, geometric shapes mimic the soft curves of the flower, rendered in sterling silver and Swarovski Zirconia.
    — Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of curve
Preposition
  • Get a bottle of wine from the Kinderhook Bottle Shop to enjoy on the inn porch before dinner at the Mediterranean small-plate restaurant Isola (which even offers a discount for guests of the inn).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But the specific version — the daily call, first name on the sheet every morning.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of on
Noun
  • The series of hurricanes comes as the weather phenomenon El Niño prompts major environmental shifts across the world, fueling drought in some areas and flooding in others.
    — MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Fleek, which sells wholesale secondhand clothing to resellers, has a commercial interest in that shift.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of shift
Preposition
  • In February, the village filed suit against Fifth Third Bank seeking $2 million that officials allege the institution improperly paid out in fraudulent checks signed by Henyard.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The players in the Port Charlotte group could also be used to play against the Rays in scrimmage-type games.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of against
Noun
  • Two new books argue that this is the wrong debate to be having, since swing voters, with all their idiosyncrasies, don’t see politics through a lens of moderates versus progressives.
    — Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Fall is almost in full swing, and Amazon is here to support your seasonal home refresh with early Prime Day furniture deals.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of swing
Noun
  • Tony Kushner adapted for the London stage at the turn of the decade.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • There’s also a parade of comic supporting turns that recalls those classic Hawks and Sturges comedies in the breadth and depth of the character actors Cassavetes employs.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of turn

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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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